Asbestos Cancer: Mesothelioma

The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.

• Find out more about malignant mesothelioma, and the various types (pleural and peritoneal) of mesothelioma.
• Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma. Be sure to let your physician know about any prior asbestos exposure, as the symptoms are not unique.
• Diagnosing mesothelioma can be very difficult, and cases of mesothelioma misdiagnosed are not uncommon.
• Although serious, there is hope in a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma. Many new and novel treatments are currently being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials.

While "meso" (as it is sometimes called) is one of the most aggressive cancers, strides are constantly being made in combating this deadly disease. We encourage you to bookmark this site and return for the latest news and resources important to those suffering from mesothelioma and their families.

Emerging News (latest headlines in upper right corner, see News for full archive of articles.)

• June 11, 2008 - EPA to Conduct Air Monitoring for Asbestos and Particulate Matter Following Parkersburg Tornado
• June 6, 2008 - The European Commission Grants Orphan Drug Designation for Molmed’s Vascular Targeting Agent Arenegyr in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
• June 4, 2008 - Public Heath Advocates Form Committee to Ban Asbestos in America; Committee Calls on the U.S. Congress and the President to Swiftly Ban Asbestos
• May 29, 2008 - Arenegyr: Key Preliminary Results of Phase II Trials in Mesothelioma and Colorectal Cancer Presented at ASCO
• May 29, 2008 - Alfacell: Malignant mesothelioma treatment trial fails to meet primary endpoint
• May 17, 2008 - Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA) highlights need for asbestos ban
• May 16, 2008 - Rosetta Genomics to Present Multiple Posters at the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• May 15, 2008 - EPA fines Arizona company $18,500 for asbestos school violations
• May 5, 2008 - Public health agency OK’s Chicago’s Oak Street Beach asbestos study
• May 1, 2008 - U.S. EPA Risk Assessment: Clear Creek Management Area Asbestos Increases Long-Term Cancer Risk
• April 25, 2008 - MN Iron Range Miners’ Mesothelioma Study Finally Finds Funding
• April 14, 2008 - Public Justice Files Two Lawsuits Over CSI Toys Containing Asbestos
• April 7, 2008 - Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Supports Legislation to Totally Ban Asbestos
• April 2, 2008 - Alfacell Updates Status of ONCONASE(R) Phase III Clinical Program
• March 26, 2008 - ADAO’s 4th Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference, March 29: International Conference reaches out to survivors, families and physicians
• [see mesothelioma news archives]

Mesothelioma Center Staff

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